Support Worker (Not-for-Profit & Charity - Community Justice Organisation)

Diverse Communities & Social Services (DCSS Australia) | Community Justice & Social Services Charity

Tasks and duties

Helping with household tasks.
Providing personal care support.
Administering medication.
Helping clients learn new skills.
Supporting clients to start employment.
Doing grocery shopping and preparing meals.
Working with doctors and therapists to ensure support.
Demonstrating and supporting new life skills, such as budgeting.
Adjusting and adapting communication and body language to suit client needs.
Supporting clients to develop new hobbies and interests.
Transporting and accompanying clients to appointments.

You can not apply for this role as it is no longer available.

Banyule VIC, Camberwell VIC, Hawthorn VIC, Melbourne VIC, Canberra ACT, Sydney NSW, Queensland / Remote Friendly
Regular - more than 6 months
Community Services

Type of work

Administration & Office Management, Companionship & Social Support, Counselling & Help Line, Disability Support

Suitable for

Families with Children, People with disability, Skilled Volunteers, Wheelchair Access

Training

Every volunteer in DCSS Australia will undertake the training free of charge: - Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO); - Council of Social Services (QCOSS); - Mandate Report Training, for both Victoria and New South Wales; - Others as required and or negotiated.

Time required

10 hours per week/fortnight (Negotiable)

Reimbursement

Negotiable

Requirements

National Police Certificate
Working with Children Check

Every application is based on merit, we have minimum standards which must be met by every candidate and position to work with our organisation. 1. Australian Citizenship/Permanent Resident; 2. Relevant Qualifications and Certificates/Registrations; 3. Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience within Australia; 4. Great communication and listening skills; 5. Ability to commit the required time for the position and be able to commit to a 12-month position (minimum); 6. Upon engagement, you will be required to have or obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and a National Police Check (NPC), which is conducted alongside our partnered charity agency.

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